Source: Analyst: Ukraine’s operation in Kursk region shows falsity of Russia’s ‘red lines’ statements The effect and purpose of the Kursk operation may partly be to once again demonstrate the fallacy of the argument about Russia’s “red lines”. According to Ukrinform, this was stated by Andreas Umland, an analyst at the Swedish Institute of International …
Source: Kyiv’s offensive gets a greenish light from its allies – POLITICO As Ukraine widens its attacks inside Russia, there is no sign that the country’s sometimes reluctant Western allies are putting pressure on Kyiv to ease off. That includes Germany, an ally which has often been reluctant to risk provoking Russian leader Vladimir Putin, …
Source: Iranian Guards Navy Unveils Highly Explosive Missiles | Newsmax.com The Iranian Revolutionary Guards said on Friday that its navy has new cruise missiles equipped with highly explosive warheads that are undetectable, state media reported. The announcement by the country’s most powerful security organization coincides with fears of a full-blown Middle East war after Iran …
https://www.ukrinform.net/rubric-ato/3893666-missile-strike-on-kostiantynivka-11-dead-44-injured.html The injury toll from a Russian attack on Kostiantynivka, Donetsk region, has increased to 44 people. According to Ukrinform, the State Emergency Service of Ukraine reported this on Facebook. “Kostiantynivka: 14 dead and 44 wounded as a result of the Russian attack on the city,” the statement says. According to preliminary information, the invaders used …
Source: Muhammad Yunus lands in Bangladesh to lead interim government Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus has been sworn in as Bangladesh’s interim leader. He vowed to “uphold, support and protect the constitution” during the ceremony, saying he would perform his duties “sincerely”. The 84-year-old declared there is “a lot of work to be done” as he …
Source: Ukraine’s Surprise Incursion Into Russia Turns the Tables on Putin – Bloomberg President Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine has unexpectedly given rise to a Ukrainian intervention across the border into Russia, to the evident embarrassment of the Kremlin leader. The incursion by as many as 1,000 Ukrainian troops into the Kursk region that’s now in its third day …
Source: UK government calls on Elon Musk to act responsibly amid provocative posts as unrest grips the country | AP News The British government has called on Elon Musk to act responsibly after the tech billionaire used his social media platform X to unleash a barrage of posts that officials say risk inflaming the violent …
Source: Bangladesh’s interim government will take oath on Thursday, says the military chief | AP News Bangladesh’s military chief said Wednesday that an interim government headed by Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus would be sworn in on Thursday night as he returns from Paris to take over the administration and try to restore stability in the country, after …
Source: Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus to head Bangladesh’s interim government | Bangladesh | The Guardian Nobel laureate Muhammad Yunus will head Bangladesh’s interim government after longtime prime minister Sheikh Hasina fled the country amid a mass uprising that left hundreds of people dead and pushed the South Asian nation to the brink of chaos. The decision, announced …
https://www.theguardian.com/business/live/2024/aug/06/stock-markets-bounce-back-rout-nikkei-ftse-turbocharged-turnaround-tuesday-business-live Stocks are pushing higher on Wall Street. The S&P 500 index is now up 1%, or 51 points, at 5,237 points. Top risers include cruise company Royal Caribbean (+8%), drinks company Molson Coors (+7.5%), and Uber (+6.8%). The Nasdaq is also picking up pace, gaining 0.9%. Fawad Razaqzada, market analyst at CityIndex, cautions that markets are not out of the woods yet. With a quieter US …